More than admin support

Business operations & management support

Streamlined systems. Greater efficiency. Sustainable growth.

Customized solutions to optimize your business operations. We run the day-to-day operations of your business, from finance and people to vendors, risk and compliance, so you can focus on leading it.

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15+ years experience  |  Practical, results-driven solutions

Serving clients since 2020
What we do

How we can support your business

  • Running Your Day-to-Day

    We keep the business running smoothly so you can focus on the work you love.

  • Step-by-Step Guides for Your Team

    Clear written how-tos so every job gets done the same way, every time.

  • Keeping Projects on Track

    We manage schedules, budgets and people so projects finish on time.

  • Hiring & Staff Support

    Hiring, onboarding, policies and employee paperwork.

  • Bookkeeping & Money Matters

    Bills, invoices, payroll support and clear reports on where your money goes.

  • Fixing What Slows You Down

    We find the bottlenecks and make things simpler and faster.

About

Your business operations partner

Since 2020, Brennan Consulting Services (BCS) has been the behind-the-scenes team for small and medium-sized businesses across Canada and the United States. Many of the owners we work with are growing fast, stretched thin or simply don't know where to start, and the back end of the business is what slips.

That's where we come in. We take over the work that keeps a business running, like bookkeeping, payroll, hiring and staff support, compliance, vendors and projects, so you can get back to what matters most: your customers, your trade and your growth.

We've helped owners get their books and taxes caught up, buy and take over businesses, build systems their teams can follow, and step back from day-to-day operations with confidence. Every engagement gets the same standard: prompt, precise and proficient.

  • Established 2020Helping small and medium-sized businesses for over five years
  • Calgary, Alberta, CanadaWorking remotely with clients across Canada and the US
  • One team, every back-office needOperations, bookkeeping, payroll, HR and projects
  • Flexible supportFrom a few hours a month to running day-to-day operations
  • BilingualEnglish and French
Team

Meet the team

The professionals who bring operations, finance and project expertise to every engagement.

Ashley K. Brennan, Founder and Principal

Ashley K. Brennan

Founder & Principal

Ashley is a dedicated mother and entrepreneur. She founded Brennan Consulting Services to provide for her daughter while keeping the flexibility to be present in her daughter’s everyday life. She serves as a fractional COO, Chief of Staff and business operations partner, and prides herself on being there for her clients at all times and building close, trusted relationships with them.

“Throughout my 15-plus years of working business relationships, I understand how important trust is. As business professionals, we deal with a lot of confidential information. We want to build that trust with our clients and help them succeed personally and professionally.”

With more than 15 years supporting executives and owners, Ashley has served as a fractional Chief of Staff and as Director of Operations across multiple businesses under common ownership. She runs operations end to end, including bookkeeping, payroll, HR, compliance and vendor management, as well as fleet and vehicle purchase decisions. She makes decisions under the limits owners set, with regular check-ins.

When she isn’t behind her computer, Ashley is often travelling around North America supporting her daughter as she races at motocross events. Her educational background includes Criminal Justice, Legal Assistant studies, and Business Administration with a focus in Accounting.

Sherry Phillips, Financial Management and Operations Specialist

Sherry Phillips

Financial Management & Operations Specialist

Sherry Phillips is the Financial Management and Operations Specialist at Brennan Consulting Services, with more than nine years as an established Project Coordinator on major pipeline-industry projects ranging from $3 million to $1 billion.

Key strengths
  • Project Coordination Oversees major projects from start to finish, working with stakeholders to deliver on scope, budget and timeline.
  • Financial Management Budgeting, forecasting and cost control, finding savings and efficiency gains to protect profitability.
  • Operational Efficiency Project controls and processes that streamline operations and resource use, solving bottlenecks before they cause disruptions.
  • Relationship Building Strong relationships with clients, contractors and stakeholders, and a trusted advisor throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Legal Insight Former legal assistant in Corporate Securities and Mergers & Acquisitions, helping with compliance and risk.
Qualifications
  • Legal Assistant Diploma, Kwantlen University
  • PMP Project Management Certification, Mount Royal University
  • Contract Management Certificate, Mount Royal University
  • Financial Accounting, Bow Valley College
  • Proven track record managing large-scale projects and controlling budgets
  • Excellent communication, rapport-building and negotiation skills
Services

Everything that keeps a business running

You can work with BCS on one area or on the full day-to-day running of the business. We fit the work to how your organization already operates.

Business operations & day-to-day leadership

We run day-to-day operations, write clear how-tos and improve how work gets done. We make decisions within the limits you set, and check in with you regularly.

Support for busy leaders

Calendar and inbox management, travel, expense reports, and keeping priorities moving for busy leaders.

Bookkeeping & finances

  • Bookkeeping in QuickBooks Online
  • Invoices to collect and bills to pay
  • Billing and invoicing
  • Clear financial reports

Payroll & staff support

Running payroll, help with hiring and onboarding, and keeping employee records in order.

Licences, filings & workplace safety

Keeping licences, filings, safety programs and paperwork organized, up to date and ready when needed.

Project planning & tracking

Planning, schedules, budgets and tracking so projects stay on time, on budget and well documented.

Vendors & contracts

Choosing and managing vendors and contracts, including fleet and vehicle purchases.

Inventory, data & customer records

  • Keeping track of inventory
  • Reports and insights from your data
  • Customer records and follow-up
How we work

We take decisions off your plate

The goal is simple: fewer things on your desk, and confidence that everything else is handled properly.

  1. Learn how you decide

    We start by understanding your priorities, your standards and how you make decisions.

  2. Take ownership

    Then we take those decisions and tasks off your plate, acting within the authority you set.

  3. Bring solutions

    When problems come up, we bring them to you with options and a recommended solution.

  4. Document everything

    Every process, decision and record is documented, so nothing depends on memory.

Experience highlights

Proven at scale

A few examples of the results BCS delivers for its clients.

Since 2020

Trusted by business owners

BCS has been helping owners run and grow their businesses since 2020.

One team

Every back-office need

Bookkeeping, payroll, HR, compliance and project support from one trusted team, so you don’t have to juggle multiple providers.

Start to finish

Business purchases & transitions

Supported new owners through buying a business, from catching up CRA accounts and bookkeeping to hiring, training and taking over day-to-day operations.

15+ years

Executive-level support

More than 15 years supporting executives and owners, including fleet and vehicle purchase decisions.

Client testimonial

In our client's words

I would like to take this opportunity to share my positive experience with the company. From the very beginning, the team at [Brennan Consulting Services] demonstrated a deep understanding of my business needs and provided exceptional guidance and support throughout the entire purchase and transition of my company. I purchased this company in 2023 and had no idea where to begin… I hired the team for AR/AP, hiring, training, bookkeeping and project management. They went over and above and took over operations for me… Not only did they get my accounts current with the CRA, they went over and above so that I could focus on my trade and growing my new business.

Nick T.  ·  Business owner
Contact

Let's talk about your operations

Tell us what is on your plate. We'll reply promptly with how BCS can help.

Emailinfo@brennanconsultingservices.com Phone403-324-9654 Ashley on LinkedInlinkedin.com/in/ashleykatebrennan

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